George M. Burrier

Published: February 11, 2014 3:00 AM

George was born June 27, 1938, in Salem, the son of the late Harold and Mabel (Whitcomb) Burrier. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a driver for ABF Freight System, White Star and Herron. He was a member of Salem First United Methodist Church, where he drove the church van for many people throughout the years. He was also a member of the Salem AMVETs Post, a life member of the Salem VFW and a Masonic member. George enjoyed playing poker, driving stock car, showing horses and working in the maintenance department for the Canfield Fair.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Annie (Reese) Burrier, whom he married Nov. 22, 1957; a daughter, Susan M. (Joel D.) Smith; and a granddaughter, Megan R. Smith.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly A. (Burrier) Hanes.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. 2014, at Salem First United Methodist Church, with Pastor P. Douglas George officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Brown Funeral Home in Salem and the hour prior to the service (from noon to 1 p.m.) at the church. Military honors will be provided by the Salem Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions can be made in George's honor to the Salem First United Methodist Church Transportation Fund, 244 S. Broadway, Salem, OH 44460, or the Greenford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 14, Greenford, OH 44422.

Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Salem, Ohio, 330-337-6363. Friends and family may sign the guest register online at www.brownfhonline.com. (2-11-14)